Volunteer Application/contract

Paws Cat Shelter Volunteer Application

Paws Cat Shelter
P.O.Box 31 Woodstock CT 06267
860 315 1228 or pawsctshelter@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Paws Cat Shelter in Woodstock. Please fill out the application and our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you shortly.

Date *
First name *
Last name *
Are you over 18?
If under 18 please list age *
Address *
City *
State *
Zipcode *
Phone (Home) *
Email Address *
Cell number *
We Frequently use Facebook for communication and support. Does the Volunteer Coordinator have permission to friend you on Facebook and add you to our private community page? We Frequently use Facebook for communication and support. Does the Volunteer Coordinator have permission to friend you on Facebook and add you to our private community page?
If you answered yes, Please enter your Facebook URL to make it easier to find you.
What is the best way to contact you?
	Home Phone
	Call Cell Phone
	Text Cell Phone
	Email
	Facebook Messenger
How did you hear about our shelter volunteer program?
Volunteer Goal
	School Credit
	Resume Enhancement
	Contribution to Community
	Court Ordered/Community Diversion
	Other
Current Occupation
Have you had any formal training in animal care/welfare?
Animal Care Handling Experience
Do you need our volunteer coordinator to keep track of the hours you are volunteering?
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Phone
Emergency Contact Relationship
The tasks that need to be done at the shelter are varied, they involve daily cleaning, cat care and comfort, adoption counseling, animal care and grooming, publicity, fundraising, etc.
Are there any of the above tasks you are unable to perform due to physical limitations or personal preference? *
If Yes, please explain
Do you have any allergies that may affect your volunteer abilities?
If Yes, Please Explain
Although we are a no kill shelter, at times we may have a cat/kitten where circumstances warrant that it will need to be euthanized.
Do you understand that this may happen at this facility?
Will you have any problems volunteering knowing this?
Background Verification
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense? *
If Yes, Please Explain
Have you ever been charged with neglect, abuse or assault? *
Have you ever worked or volunteered for an animal welfare organization or animal related business?
If yes, Please list the Organization(s)
Volunteering Availability
	Monday AM
	Monday PM
	Tuesday AM
	Tuesday PM
	Wednesday AM
	Wednesday PM
	Thursday AM
	Thursday PM
	Friday AM
	Friday PM
	Saturday AM
	Saturday PM
	Sunday AM
	Sunday PM

I hereby agree to accept a volunteer position with Paws Cat Shelter in Woodstock. I fully understand that the shelter expects volunteers to operate under high standards of moral and ethical conduct in the treatment of animals and fellow workers. I understand that any failure to comply may result in termination of my volunteer position.

I understand I will receive no payment for my services at the shelter. I understand that I am not an employee and I will not be entitled to and will not receive any Worker's Compensation benefits or other similar payments in the event that I am injured while volunteering for the shelter.

RISKS: I understand that there are inherent and other risks in volunteering at an animal shelter, including risks associated with handling animals and performing other volunteer tasks that take place in close proximity with animals. These risks include, but are not limited to, a risk of physical injury, transmission of disease and damage to personal property by the animals from biting,scratching,clawing or other contact. I further acknowledge that this list is not inclusive of all the risks associated with handling and working around animals.
If you understand the above and agree, please initial:

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: In agreement with the above risks, I hereby release and forever discharge Paws Cat Shelter, it's agents, servants, employees and their successors, from any responsibility for injury or damage to myself or a family member. I release any suits, claims, causes of action or demands of any nature that are in any way related to or arising out of my volunteer work at the shelter, including but not limited to claims of property damage and personal injuries.
If you understand the above and agree, please initial

I have had the opportunity to ask any questions I may have had regarding this document. I express that I have read and understand the above release and I have full knowledge of the extent of the risks inherent to working with animals. I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume those risks and understand that I will be solely responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage which I sustain while volunteering for the shelter and by this agreement I release the shelter, it's agents, servants, employees and successors of any and all liability for such an injury, death, loss or damage.

Volunteers under 15 years of age must be accompanied by and supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times when at the shelter.

Signature: (Selecting "Yes" makes this a legally binding digital signature.) *
Date *
Signature of parent or guardian if under 18 years of age
Signature: (Selecting "Yes" makes this a legally binding digital signature.)
Date